Price range: £145.08
What is it: High-end, sound-isolating Bluetooth headphones with iPod adaptor
What we think: They may be very expensive and look ridiculous, but they're the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones we've tested to date
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 July 2007
Tags: etymotic, stereo, wait, pair
We like:
Wireless Bluetooth operation; excellent sound; tight seal effectively blocks out external sound; headphones ship with a nice carrying case
We don't like:
Very expensive; funky design may make you feel self-conscious; not suitable for sporting activities
You might also need:
iPod
CNET.co.uk judgement:
While they're very expensive and look ridiculous, Etymotic's ety8s are the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones we've tested to date.
Etymotic ety8 History
1 Jun 2007 in Crave
Hands-on with Etymotic's ETY8: Yes, I look like a plonker
Etymotic's ETY8 sound-isolating Bluetooth headphones are our new favourite wireless friends. With great sound quality and full compatibility with iPods, we don't care what they look like
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